Toxic Mold TRUTH » Florida

Toxic mold and its affect on pets

shamel — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:48:27 +0000

It seems no one can escape the wrath of toxic mold, including pets. Pets are particularly sensitive to the effects of mold because their noses like to go where mold grows. Both indoor and outdoor mold can prove to be harmful, particularly black mold. The first case of toxic mold in pets was in Florida in 2007 where two cats died after living in an unrepaired water-damaged home.

One great way to keep mold levels down in your home would be to diffuse Thieves essential oil. This would likely result in an environment very hostile to mold, not to mention the health benefits, long-term protection, and simply making your home smell great. Pets and family members alike could benefit from this healthy alternative.

Toxic mold cited at Englewood nursing home

shamel — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:38:31 +0000

Toxic mold has been found at Englewood Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. Following a former employee complaint, AHCA paid an unannounced visit to the facility. State inspectors found mold and water intrusion, peeling paint, soft walls and deteriorating windowsills. The agency says the nursing home’s “failure to repair water damage, prevent mold, and repair and maintain the building” equates to a substandard level of care, and they believe the mold is a health hazard to patients with pre-existing respiratory illnesses.

Vandalism leads to toxic mold in rent house

shamel — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:14:41 +0000

A Florida landlord is facing toxic mold after her home gets flooded. A landscaper noticed a broken window and notified Ms. Veloz, the homeowner. Renters had moved out a few weeks prior, leaving the home susceptible to vandals, who turned on a faucet before leaving the place. Mold is now growing everywhere, totaling more than $100,000 in damage.

Disabled, elderly residents losing home to mold

shamel — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:56:46 +0000

Toxic mold is forcing elderly and disabled Florida occupants from their home. Windows are rotting from mold and recent tests for toxic drywall have come back positive. Gina Laine of United Church Homes says, “We do not feel safe letting these residents remain in the building until we work through these issues.” United Church Homes is working to find homes for each of the residents.

Toxic drywall tax deduction may be on the way

shamel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:24:52 +0000

The IRS may rule to help homeowners who have toxic drywall. The agency is putting out a letter, that says: it may consider loss of home value, due to Chinese drywall, a casualty event. That would mean: homeowners could deduct the loss from their taxable income, possibly as soon as this tax year. The IRS letter goes on to warn: It will follow through with the casualty designation, only if the federal government rules that the Chinese drywall is causing health and other problems. That ruling should come in a couple of months.

Date set for class-action toxic drywall lawsuit

shamel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:36:16 +0000

The class-action toxic drywall lawsuit has been scheduled. It’s being called the largest construction defect case in U.S. history, and is set to be heard September 2010. The plan is to take one federal suit to the manufacturer in China and the distributor in Germany. For Florida homeowner Richard Kampf, that is too long. The toxic drywall has taken it’s toll on his house and his finances. “I think monetary costs are not as great as emotional costs…waking up thinking about how we invested our life savings into this home only to realize that my house is worth nothing,” Kampf says.

The idea is to take one federal suit to the manufacturer in China and the distributor in Germany.

Patent pending on toxic drywall RISS System(TM)

shamel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:59:57 +0000

The RISS System(TM) has been developed to remove toxic drywall compounds. Sabco Inc from Florida created the invention to remove indoor air contaminants released by the drywall and reduce sulfur levels to a minimum. The system does not require the homeowners to leave the premises or personal property to be removed. Existing toxic drywall does not have to be removed either. The RISS System(TM) will be a one time permanent installation and require a maintenance expense each month.

Filter created to combat toxic drywall gases

shamel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:51:54 +0000

A Montreal company has helped create a filter to battle the toxic drywall problem. Aller Air Industries Inc is working with Spiderman Mulholland of U.S. Building Consultants Inc, to find a solution to the harmful gases being emitted from the drywall from China. “We developed a carbon filter unit specifically to reduce the hydrogen sulfide (that has been found to leach from the drywall),” said Aller Air president Sam Teitelbaum. “In a 24-hour test, there was an 85-per-cent reduction.”

Toxic drywall damages real estate market even more

shamel — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:33:43 +0000

Real estate sales are even lower than normal because of toxic drywall. RE/MAX realtor, Kathy Slusser, says the drywall scandal is effecting her bottom line. “Over the past four to six weeks, our office alone has lost more than $500,000 in sales because of Chinese drywall,” Slusser estimates. Realtors believe the drywall problem is yet another barrier to selling homes in the worst recession seen in 25 years.

Race to solve the toxic drywall crisis

shamel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:43:02 +0000

Businesses across the country are working on a toxic drywall solution. Environmental laboratories, building contractors, chemical manufacturers and air quality technicians are hoping to be the first ones to come up with a million dollar solution…one that will solve the toxic drywall problem and possibly secure a share in the profitable remediation of thousands of homes across the country. This could be the biggest and most lucrative opportunity to come out of the housing boom since the mortgage crisis.